CVE-2022-41540
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CVE-2022-41540 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. The web app client of TP-Link AX10v1 V1_211117 uses hard-coded cryptographic keys when communicating with the router. Attackers who are able to intercept the communications between the web client and router through a man-in-the-middle attack can then obtain the sequence key via a brute-force attack, and access sensitive information.. EPSS estimates a 1.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The web app client of TP-Link AX10v1 V1_211117 uses hard-coded cryptographic keys when communicating with the router. Attackers who are able to intercept the communications between the web client and router through a man-in-the-middle attack can then obtain the sequence key via a brute-force attack, and access sensitive information.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tp-Link | Ax10 Firmware | v1_211117 |
References
- https://github.com/efchatz/easy-exploits/tree/main/Web/TP-Link/Offline-decryptionExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/archer-ax10/v1/#FirmwareProduct, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/efchatz/easy-exploits/tree/main/Web/TP-Link/Offline-decryptionExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/archer-ax10/v1/#FirmwareProduct, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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